BALANCED BUDGET AMENDMENT - The only way to make politicians do the right thing.

ENERGY INDEPENDENCE - We must drill now in all feasible locations while protecting the environment.

OPEC MUST BE FORCED TO SET REASONABLE AND FAIR PRICES FOR OIL - The pipeline for Canadian oil must be approved now.

TAX EXPORTS OF OUR OIL - Place the tax in a reserve for exploration incentives and oil-spill emergencies.

TAX EXCESS PROFITS MADE BY OIL COMPANIES - Tax excess profits at 100% over a generous but reasonable profit. Place this excess-profits tax in the oil exploration and emergency reserve.

GAINS FROM SPECULATING IN OIL FUTURES SHOULD BE TAXED AN EXTRA 10% - This extra tax penalty on speculators manipulating the oil price should also be placed in the oil explorationa and emergency reserve.

SEPARATE ALL SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING FROM THE GENERAL FUND - The General Fund should pay a flat 6% on the debt owed to the Social Security Trust Fund. Full benefits should start at age 70 and the cost of living increase for Social Security should be a flat 4% per year.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES SHOULD BE SIMPLIFIED. The rates should be 5% for everyone (individuals and corporations) up to $25,000 - Then 15% up to $100,000 in earned income, and all dividends and capital gains - Then 25% on all income above $100,000.

REDUCE FEDERAL SPENDING TO LIVE WITHIN THE BALANCED BUDGET - Return the power and functions to the states - Justify every department and line item in the budget.

NEGOTIATE REPAYMENT IN OIL OR OTHER RESOURCES FOR USE OF OUR ARMED FORCES TO LIBERATE COUNTRIES.

ELIMINATE ALL REGULATIONS THAT ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND FAIR COMPETITION.

REVIEW EVERY LINE ITEM IN THE FEDERAL BUDGET TO DETERMINE THAT IT IS ESSENTIAL, EFFICIENT, AND EFFECTIVE.